Clifton Gregory Dennis, 56, of Thomasville, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was held in jail under a $50,000 secured bond.

Thomasville police said Dennis shot and killed David Rayvon Braswell, 38, on Jan. 19 at 211 Pine St. Dennis had seen Braswell physically assaulting his girlfriend, who is also Dennis's daughter, police said.

Detectives didn't charge Davis in connection with the shooting because "the actions taken by the father...were justified as self-defense or the defense of others," police said in a statement.

Dennis was arrested on the gun charge Jan. 20. He is scheduled to appear in court Friday.

Dennis was convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon in 2003. He also was convicted on felony charges in 1987.

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